August 2019
Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »Sunset Paddle
You'll never be able to experience the park quite like this again! Join us for a relaxing paddle through the Sedge Island Marine Conservation Zone and experience the unmatched peace of a sunset over the marshes. If you're lucky you'll get to see and hear bird species that are only active during dusk, and watch the sparkle of bioluminescence as your paddle hits the water after dark. Must be 14 years or older to participate, minors must be accompanied by…
Find out more »Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »Surfing Safari for Adults!
Have you always been interested in learning to surf, but you’ve never gotten the chance to give it a try? Well we have the perfect program! For only $25 you can participate in a small class designed for first time surfers. With only two participants per instructor, we will teach the basics of how to catch a wave and ride a board, before spending as much time in the water as possible to give you practice and individualized instruction. We…
Find out more »Beginner’s Surf Fishing Clinic
If you've ever heard the phrase "well that's why it's called fishing, not catching" you might assume that surf fishing is all about luck. It's not! If you're someone who wants to learn the mystifying art of surf fishing, look no further. Our expert fishermen will teach you all of the tips and tricks of surf fishing, including knot-tying, reading the surf, choosing equipment, casting, reeling, targeting different species, and more! Then you will get to spend a few hours…
Find out more »Protected: Sedge Island Kayak EcoTour
Did you know? Island Beach State Park and the Barnegat Bay have been key players in some of the most important historical events in American history? Did you know that salt marsh ecosystems are more interesting than you ever could have imagined! Did you know that the Barnegat Bay has a vibrant and lively ecosystem, chock full of fascinating species? On our classic kayak eco-tours, our expert Naturalists will take you on a guided interpretative tour around the Sedge Island…
Find out more »Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »IBSP After Dark
Perfect for the whole family or an unforgettable date- come on down for a beautiful and relaxing evening at Island Beach State Park! There will be a variety of activities you can choose to participate in or you can spend all your time relaxing around a roaring bonfire. Bring a towel or some beach chairs and watch the sun set over the dunes while roasting marsh mallows and making s'mores! You will meet at the A13 parking and walk…
Find out more »Sedge Island Kayak EcoTour
Did you know? Island Beach State Park and the Barnegat Bay have been key players in some of the most important historical events in American history? Did you know that salt marsh ecosystems are more interesting than you ever could have imagined! Did you know that the Barnegat Bay has a vibrant and lively ecosystem, chock full of fascinating species? On our classic kayak eco-tours, our expert Naturalists will take you on a guided interpretative tour around the Sedge Island…
Find out more »Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »Sunset Paddle
You’ll never be able to experience the park quite like this again! Join us for a relaxing paddle through the Sedge Island Marine Conservation Zone and experience the unmatched peace of a sunset over the marshes. If you’re lucky you’ll get to see and hear bird species that are only active during dusk, and watch the sparkle of bioluminescence as your paddle hits the water after dark. Must be 14 years or older to participate, minors must be accompanied by…
Find out more »Sedge Island Kayak EcoTour
Did you know? Island Beach State Park and the Barnegat Bay have been key players in some of the most important historical events in American history? Did you know that salt marsh ecosystems are more interesting than you ever could have imagined! Did you know that the Barnegat Bay has a vibrant and lively ecosystem, chock full of fascinating species? On our classic kayak eco-tours, our expert Naturalists will take you on a guided interpretative tour around the Sedge Island…
Find out more »Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »Beginner’s Surf Fishing Clinic
If you've ever heard the phrase "well that's why it's called fishing, not catching" you might assume that surf fishing is all about luck. It's not! If you're someone who wants to learn the mystifying art of surf fishing, look no further. Our expert fishermen will teach you all of the tips and tricks of surf fishing, including knot-tying, reading the surf, choosing equipment, casting, reeling, targeting different species, and more! Then you will get to spend a few hours…
Find out more »Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »IBSP After Dark
Perfect for the whole family or an unforgettable date- come on down for a beautiful and relaxing evening at Island Beach State Park! There will be a variety of activities you can choose to participate in or you can spend all your time relaxing around a roaring bonfire. Bring a towel or some beach chairs and watch the sun set over the dunes while roasting marsh mallows and making s'mores! You will meet at the A13 parking and walk up…
Find out more »Daily Programs
Come down to the pavilion at Swimming Area #1 and check out the Island Beach Nature Program's displays and tanks! Everyday all summer we hold FREE programs! Touch Tank Time 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm Seining 11pm & 2pm Trail Tales 1:00pm They're perfect for all ages and entire families! No pre-registration is required but space is limited so sign up early on the day of the event. Parents or guardians must accompany their underage children. For our seining tours you will…
Find out more »September 2019
Beginner’s Surf Fishing Clinic
If you've ever heard the phrase "well that's why it's called fishing, not catching" you might assume that surf fishing is all about luck. It's not! If you're someone who wants to learn the mystifying art of surf fishing, look no further. Our expert fishermen will teach you all of the tips and tricks of surf fishing, including knot-tying, reading the surf, choosing equipment, casting, reeling, targeting different species, and more! Then you will get to spend a few hours…
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